Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Parker, FL
Drive Time
10h 37m
Distance
565.2 mi
910 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
Good
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 28m
★
6 AM
10h 37m
8 AM
10h 56m
10 AM
10h 44m
12 PM
10h 42m
3 PM
10h 45m
5 PM
10h 55m
8 PM
10h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Parker, FL covers 565.2 miles and takes about 10h 37m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $94.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
282.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 565.2 miles and 10h 37m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 258.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 565.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
7
259.7 mi into trip
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~4h 44m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
366.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
367.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
489.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 174
Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Towns Along This Route
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Parker, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
Tallahassee
366.9 mi in
|
~6h 39m
Greensboro
489.2 mi in
|
~8h 51m
Fl `12 South: Greensboro
489.5 mi in
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~8h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 258.5 mi | 4h 41m |
| I 10 | 121.8 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 20 | 28.4 mi | 39m |
| Bristol Highway | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| US 231 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| Star Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Tyndall Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Parker, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
2
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
3
Turn right onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
·
4 hr 40 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
122 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 174
Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft
·
11 sec
Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro
14
Turn straight onto FL 12
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
15
Continue on FL 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
16
Turn left onto FL 12
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Green Avenue
17
Continue on FL 12
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Bristol Highway
18
At end of road, turn right onto FL 20
28 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 20
19
Turn left onto US 231
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 231
20
Turn left onto CR 2293; CR 2315
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Star Avenue
21
Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Coast Parkway
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Tyndall Parkway
23
Turn right onto Boat Race Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Boat Race Road
24
Turn straight onto US 98 BUS
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 98 BUS
25
Arrive at destination
US 98 BUS
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 282.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 124 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 282.6 miles or 5h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 282.6 miles or 5h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parker, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 283 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Parker, FL
Aim for roughly 283 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 282.6 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 5h 9m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
187 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
373 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
283 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 283 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 282.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 283 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Parker, FL
The final approach into Parker, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Parker, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Parker, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.42 one way
$188.83 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
198 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $102.27 | $204.54 |
| premium | $4.90 | $108.95 | $217.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $125.57 | $251.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.08
Florida's Turnpike
(258.3 mi)
$18.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$243–$353
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 197.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood - Tesla Supercharger
Hollywood, FL
Tesla
24 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Pembroke Park, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
West Hollywood Stores - Tesla Supercharger
Hollywood, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Davie, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hollywood Florida Rechargery @ Wawa - Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Miami Gardens, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Pembroke Pines, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Atlantic Village - Tesla Supercharger
Hallandale Beach, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
Electrify America: 2
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
FLO: 1
FPLEV: 1
IONNA: 1
CHARGESMART_EV: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 169.6 | 2 | $59.35 | $27.13 |
| Efficient EV | 141.3 | 1 | $49.46 | $22.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 226.1 | 2 | $79.13 | $36.17 |
Gas CO2
198 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parker, FL
Morning in Parker on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 37m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Parker, FL covers 565.2 miles and takes about 10h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 283 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 282.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $94.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 565.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Parker, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
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